Darren McClelland narrowly avoided prison this week as Sheriff Michael Higgins imposed a three-year supervision order as a direct alternative.
A Lanarkshire man has been sentenced for his part in a money laundering scheme after an elderly woman lost at least £230,000 in an "elaborate" banking scam.
The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.He told police that fraudsters forced him to have the cash transferred to his accounts.McClelland, of Glamis Crescent, Blantyre, admitted possessing criminal property totalling £250,000.
John Cooney, prosecuting, said: "She was told that a fraudulent transaction was being committed, with loans being taken out in her name."This resulted in individuals being in a position to control her various accounts. "He answered certain security questions and was told someone from the bank's fraud team would contact him.
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